Zinan (Elvina) Wang
About Zinan (Elvina) Wang
Zinan (Elvina) Wang is an Actuarial Analyst at TD Insurance in Toronto, Ontario, with a background in Actuarial Science and Statistics from the University of Waterloo. She has extensive experience in various actuarial roles and possesses strong technical skills in programming and data analysis.
Work at TD Insurance
Zinan (Elvina) Wang has been employed at TD Insurance as an Actuarial Analyst since 2021. In this role, she applies her actuarial skills and knowledge to analyze data and support decision-making processes within the organization. Her position is based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, where she has contributed to various projects over her three years of service.
Education and Expertise
Zinan Wang studied at the University of Waterloo, where she earned a Bachelor of Honours Mathematics with a focus on Actuarial Science and Statistics from 2011 to 2016. This educational background has equipped her with a strong foundation in mathematical principles and statistical analysis, essential for her career in actuarial science. She possesses working knowledge of SQL and Qlikview, and is proficient in programming languages such as Python, R, SAS, and Matlab.
Previous Experience in Actuarial Roles
Prior to her current position, Zinan Wang worked at Echelon Insurance in various actuarial roles from 2016 to 2021. She served as an Actuarial Analyst in Business Analytics for six months in 2021, and held positions in Pricing and Reserving for three months each in 2016 and 2015, respectively. Her extensive experience in these roles has provided her with a comprehensive understanding of actuarial practices and methodologies.
Teaching and Development Experience
Zinan Wang has experience in educational roles at the University of Waterloo. She worked as a Teaching Assistant for three months in 2012, where she supported instructional activities. Additionally, she served as a Senior Content Developer in the Mathematics Faculty Computing Facility for four months in 2013, and as a Junior Instructional Support Assistant for three months in the same year. These roles contributed to her skills in communication and content development.
Certifications and Professional Development
Zinan Wang has demonstrated her commitment to professional growth by passing multiple Society of Actuaries (SOA) and Casualty Actuarial Society (CAS) examinations, including Exam 5 in November 2020 and the MFE exam in March 2018. She also holds SAS Base and Advanced Programming Certifications, obtained in December 2020 and January 2021, respectively. These certifications enhance her technical capabilities in data analysis and programming.